What Does the Name Ayako Mean
The name Ayako comes from Japanese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ayako below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ayako Name Meaning
JapaneseFrom Japanese 彩 (aya) meaning "colour", 綾 (aya) meaning "design" or 絢 (aya) meaning "brilliant fabric design, kimono design" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other combinations of kanji characters are...
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